Montluçon
Walkable town on the river Cher in central France's Allier department, Montluçon has a centre with a good spread of cafés and restaurants. The largest commune in Allier, it sits within the historic province of Bourbonnais and was once a fortified frontier town at the meeting point of several medieval territories, including Berry, the Marche, and Auvergne. It is the birthplace of composer André Messager and politician Marx Dormoy, and the town where actress Audrey Tautou grew up.
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- Population44,960
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 27 km17 mi
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Montluçon: quick answers
Where is Montluçon?
Montluçon is in Allier, France.
How do you get to Montluçon?
The nearest airport is Lépaud, Creuse (MCU), about 31 min away by road. The nearest train station is Montluçon-Ville, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Montluçon?
The warmest month is August, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is May, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Montluçon?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 29 restaurants, 1 café and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Montluçon?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Aubusson, La Châtre and Guéret. Montluçon is listed among the day trips from Lyon.